Miele W 4144 Wps Operating Instructions

							Once the flow of water ceases:
Remove the drain filter completely.
Clean it thoroughly.

Remove any foreign objects (e.g.
buttons, coins, etc.) and fluff from the
filter housing. Turn the impeller by
hand to check that it rotates freely.
Any foreign object causing an
obstruction should be removed.

Put the drain filter back in place and
secure.
Make sure the drain filter is
securely tightened. Otherwise there
is a risk of water leakage during use.
Opening the drum door
Always make sure that the drum
is stationary before reaching into the
machine to remove laundry.
Reaching into a moving drum is
extremely dangerous.

Pull the emergency release
downwards (see illustration). The
drum door will open.
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							In the event of any faults which you
cannot remedy yourself, please
contact:
–your Miele Dealer or
–the Miele Customer Contact Centre
(see back cover for contact details).
When contacting your Dealer or Miele,
please quote the model and serial
number of your machine, both of which
are shown on the data plate visible
above the porthole glass when the door
is open.Future updates (PC)
The indicator light marked PC is the
interface used by Miele service
technicians during servicing work for
testing purposes and for updating the
machines programme data.
Appliance guarantee
Please see the guarantee card
supplied with your machine.
Optional accessories
Optional accessories for this washing
machine are available from your Miele
Dealer, the Miele Spare Parts
Department or via the internet at
www.miele-shop.com.
Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded for
training purposes.
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							Front view
Inlet hose with Waterproof system
Electricity supply cable
-Flexible drain hose (with
detachable swivel elbow)Control panel
	Detergent dispenser drawer

Drum door
Access to drain filter, drain pump
and emergency release
Four height adjustable feet
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							Rear view
Protruding lid for holding when
moving the machine
Electricity supply cable
Inlet hose with Waterproof system
Drain hoseTransit bar covers
Restraining clip for inlet hose and
drain hose
Restraining clips for transit bars
when removed
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							Installation surface
A concrete floor is the most suitable
installation surface for a washing
machine, being far less prone to
vibration during the spin cycle than
wooden floorboards or a carpeted
surface.
Please note the following points:
The machine must be level and
securely positioned.
To avoid vibrations during spinning,
the machine should not be installed
on soft floor coverings.
If installing on a wooden joist floor:
We recommend a plywood base (at
least 59x52x3 cm). The base should
span several joists and be bolted to
the joists and not only to the
floorboards. Check for the presence
of pipes and cables first.
If possible, install the machine in a
corner, as this is usually the most stable
part of the floor.
If the machine is installed on a
raised plinth, ithas to be secured
against slippage during spinning
using retaining clips (available from
the Miele Spare Parts Dept).Transporting the machine to its
installation site
To manoeuvre the machine out of its
packing case to its installation site, hold
it by the front feet as well as by the
edge of the lid where it protrudes to the
rear of the washing machine.
Ensure that the machine feet and
the floor are dry to prevent the
machine from slipping during the
spin cycle.
Removing the transit fittings

To remove the left and right covers
1. Use a screwdriver to prise out the
cover as illustrated.
2. Pull the cover forwards to remove.
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							Using the spanner supplied, turn the
left-hand transit bar 90°, then

withdraw the transit bar.Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°,
then

withdraw the transit bar.
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							To avoid the risk of injury the
holes for the transit bars must be
covered after the transit bars have
been removed.
Fit the covers onto the two holes.
Then plug the holes as shown with
the caps.Secure the transit bars to the back of
the washing machine. Make sure that
holesare fitted over retainers.
The machine must not be moved
without the transit bars in place.
Store them as shown or keep them
in a safe place for future use. They
must be re-fitted if the machine is to
be moved again (e.g. when moving
house).
Re-fitting the transit bars
Re-fitting is carried out by reversing the
procedure.
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							Levelling the machine
The machine must stand perfectly level
on all four feet to ensure safe and
proper operation.
Incorrect installation may increase
electricity and water consumption and
may cause the machine to move about.
Screwing out and adjusting the feet
The four adjustable screw feet are used
to level the machine. All four feet are
screwed in when the machine is
delivered.

Using the spanner supplied, turn
counter nut2in a clockwise
direction. Then turn counter nut2
together with foot1to unscrew.Use a spirit level to check the
machine is standing level.
Hold foot1securely with a pipe
wrench. Turn counter nut2again
using the spanner supplied until it
sits firmly up against the housing.
All four counter nuts must sit
firmly up against the housing. Please
also check this for the feet which did
not need adjustment. Otherwise
there is the danger of the machine
moving about.
This washing machine is not suitable
for building under a worktop.
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							Washer-dryer stack
A T 200, T 4000, T 7000 or T 8000 Miele
tumble dryer can be stacked on this
machine using a WTV stacking kit
which can be purchased from your
Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts
Department.
Washer-dryer stack using a T 7000
series dryer and WTV 417 stacking
kit
aSafety distance to wall:
at least 2 cm
bHeight:
approx. 179 cm
cDepth of the washer-dryer stack:
approx. 67.5 cm
Washer-dryer stack using a T 200,
T 4000 or T 8000 series dryer and
WTV 412 stacking kit
aSafety distance to wall:
at least 2 cm
bHeight:
approx. 170 cm
cDepth of the washer-dryer stack:
approx. 69.5 cm
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							The Miele Waterproof system
The Miele Waterproof system protects
the washing machine from water
damage.
The system consists of three main
components:
1) the inlet hose
2) the electronic unit and the washing
machine housing
3) the drain hose
1) Inlet hose
– The inlet hose is fitted with an
additional electrical safety valve
which works like an automatic
stopcock and is housed in the inlet
hose connection box.
– It is pressure tested to between
7,000 and 10,000 kPa.
– The inlet hose has a protective
sleeve.
Any leaking water from the inlet hose
is fed into the sump through this
protective sleeve. A float switches off
the safety valve, preventing any
more water from flowing into the
machine and water in the suds
container is pumped away.2) Electronic unit and washing
machine housing
–Sump
Any leaking water is collected in a
sump in the base of the machine. A
float switches off the safety valves,
preventing any more water from
flowing into the machine and water in
the suds container is pumped away.
–Overflow protection
This prevents the washing machine
taking in too much water. If the water
level exceeds a certain level, the
drain pump switches in and pumps
the excess water away.
3) Drain hose
The drain hose is protected by a
ventilation system which prevents the
washing machine from being
emptied completely.
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